- Bassit Amphora [permalink] [show more links]
- Type
- Typology Item
- Broader
- Amphora
- Bibliography
- MillsReynolds2014
- Bibliography
- Reynolds2005, p. 567
- Description
- Small globular and piriform amphora with truncoconical neck with small thickened rim and tall, vertical loop handles, distinctly grooved. Dark reddish brown fabric with visible splintery basalt. Made in area of Ras al Bassit from early 2nd through 4th century.
- Has geographic origin
- Syria
- Belongs to Historical Period
- Early Roman (Historical Period)
- Belongs to Historical Period
- Late Roman (Historical Period)
- Belongs to Historical Period
- Middle Roman (Historical Period)
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“Bassit Amphora.” In Kenchreai Archaeological Archive, edited by J.L. Rife and S. Heath. The American Excavations at Kenchreai, 2013-2025. <http://kenchreai.org/typology/p-amphora-bassit>
